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By Anne D'Innocenzio |
September 25, 2012
A private group says U.S. consumer confidence jumped this month to the highest level since February, bolstered by a brighter hiring outlook.
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By Anne D'Innocenzio |
August 28, 2012
Despite an improving U.S. job and housing markets, consumer confidence fell to the lowest level it's been since November 2011.
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By Anne D'Innocenzio |
June 26, 2012
Consumer confidence fell in June for the fourth month in a row as lingering worries about the economy outweighed relief at the gas pump, according to a private research group.
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By Anne D'Innocenzio |
June 11, 2012
A group of New York City pension funds is suing current and former Wal-Mart executives, saying they mishandled an alleged bribery scheme at the world's largest retailer.
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By Anne D'Innocenzio |
June 4, 2012
Thirteen percent of shares were voted against the reelection of CEO Mike Duke, in wake of allegations of bribery in Mexico, many by several large pension funds.
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By Anne D'Innocenzio |
June 1, 2012
Shareholder groups, including the nation's two largest public pension funds, and key proxy adviser firms have called for the removal of several board members, including CEO Mike Duke and former CEO Lee Scott.
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By Anne D'Innocenzio |
May 22, 2012
ISS, whose clients mostly include pension funds, has recommended voters not support Wal-Mart's CEO, based on alleged Mexican bribery claims.
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By Anne D'Innocenzio |
May 14, 2012
The California State Teachers' Retirement System, one of the nation's largest pension plans, filed a lawsuit in Delaware against Wal-Mart, asking that any financial damages as a result of its leaders' actions be returned to the company. It holds more than 5.3 million shares of Wal-Mart, or well under 1...
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By Anne D'Innocenzio |
May 7, 2012
The fund, which holds 5.3 million shares in the company, says Wal-Mart's executives had breached their responsibility in handling an alleged bribery scheme.
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By Anne D'Innocenzio |
May 3, 2012
Americans' spending — much like the economy — continues to yo-yo.